Push Ups Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories burned, calories per rep, time taken and the reps needed to reach a calorie target.
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Calories burned
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- Reps for target
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Direct calorie burn is small; strength and muscle are the main reason to do push-ups.
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How many calories burned doing push ups?
If you are asking how many calories burned doing push ups, the honest answer depends entirely on how long you take. METs are rates, not calories per rep, so this calculator converts reps to working minutes before calculating calories. Rest between sets is not working time and should not be counted.
Push-ups are listed under calisthenics at 8.0 METs for vigorous effort and 3.8 METs for light-to-moderate effort. The direct calorie burn is small; the reason to do push-ups is strength and muscle, and the metabolic contribution of added muscle over time dwarfs the calories burned during the set.
Cadence options are slow (15), moderate (20) and fast (30) push-ups per minute. A steady cadence is commonly around 20–25 per minute, but your working time is the important input.
kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × body weight in kg ÷ 200; time = reps ÷ cadence This is an estimate based on working time. It does not count rest between sets or make medical claims.
Push ups calorie calculator FAQ
How accurate are calories per push-up?
Calories per push-up are not fixed. They depend on body weight, intensity and how long each rep takes, so the calculator derives them from a MET rate and your cadence.
Should I count rest between sets?
No. Enter working time only. Rest between sets is not push-up working time and should not be included in the calorie estimate.
Why does body weight need a kg or lb conversion?
The formula uses body weight in kilograms. Pounds are converted using 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg before the calculation.
What intensity should I choose?
Use vigorous for the 8.0 MET option or light to moderate for the 3.8 MET option. Choose the description that best matches your effort.
Why are the calories burned so low?
A push-up set is usually short, and the calculator uses working minutes. The direct calorie burn is small; strength and muscle are the main reasons to train.